Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Columbia Street

150 years ago, Hartford was a center of manufacturing for sewing machines and bicycles
in the area that is now close to Aetna and the State Capitol.  One manufacturer
 built workers' housing on Columbia Street in the neighborhood.



All units (except end units) are identical inside, but the exteriors have nice variations.
The front gardens were open for touring recently during "Hartford Blooms." 
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22 comments:

  1. Luis GomezJune 23, 2015 at 6:26 AM

    These are very nice looking houses Jack.

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  2. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"June 23, 2015 at 6:38 AM

    They're some remarkably attractive properties for workers' housing; perhaps more for managers and foremen than the men on the factory floor?

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  3. KateJune 23, 2015 at 7:27 AM

    They have been maintained very well. I think I would have preferred an end unit. Hope that you took some photos of the interiors.

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  4. Tanya BreeseJune 23, 2015 at 9:28 AM

    i really like it!

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  5. VPJune 23, 2015 at 9:56 AM

    We have some workers' housing, but not nearly good as these...

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  6. Sylvia KJune 23, 2015 at 9:57 AM

    Great looking place!! I would have enjoyed having housing like that provided!! Hope your week is going well, Jack!!

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  7. LowellJune 23, 2015 at 10:57 AM

    Nice houses! I'll bet they go for a pretty penny these days.

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  8. SharonJune 23, 2015 at 11:20 AM

    Beautifully maintained places. Places like this have a charm all their own.

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  9. PerthDailyPhotoJune 23, 2015 at 11:31 AM

    Old workers cottages are so much in demand now, young trendy couples love them!

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  10. BirdmanJune 23, 2015 at 11:33 AM

    Very attractive housing and well maintained landscaping.

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  11. MersadJune 23, 2015 at 11:56 AM

    I also like the fact that they are all in one row. So pretty.

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  12. KarlJune 23, 2015 at 12:37 PM

    Very pretty workers' housing, each one with its own green !
    P.S. Is there a place somewhere without a flag ? :)

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  13. MoJune 23, 2015 at 12:49 PM

    My goodness what huge houses

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  14. EG CameraGirlJune 23, 2015 at 1:18 PM

    Looks like a nice heighbourhood

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  15. RedPatJune 23, 2015 at 2:28 PM

    It's like Saltaire, Jack! I bet those end units went to foremen. It's nice to see them so well maintained!

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  16. LOLfromPasaJune 23, 2015 at 3:03 PM

    Now that is the sort of architecture I love to see when traveling around America. Interesting concept.

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  17. jennyfrecklesJune 23, 2015 at 3:48 PM

    As RedPat says, just like Saltaire but a widely different style of houses. They still look nice properties though. I love the porches.

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  18. William KendallJune 23, 2015 at 4:45 PM

    They're very pretty, Jack.

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  19. LoisJune 23, 2015 at 7:09 PM

    They are beautiful Jack. I would love to see the inside.

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  20. MichelleJune 23, 2015 at 8:05 PM

    I like these old brick structures. Very historic.

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  21. RandyJune 23, 2015 at 9:33 PM

    Nice looking place to live.

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  22. Bob CroweJune 24, 2015 at 9:05 PM

    And I assume the prices have gone up quite a bit.

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